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Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
129
away
Chemistry Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 26 20 41 27 15 129
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 32 25 29 28 10 124

After Action Report

The Timberwolves survived the Trail Blazers 129-124 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. Timberwolves' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Timberwolves · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.